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• Regular seminars on key issues affecting your business

• One-on-one mentoring from entrepreneurs supporting you to succeed

• Networking events to share problems and discuss ideas

• Information-packed website directory of BME-tailored business services

• Regular updates on contracts for tender & business opportunities

• Access to new markets for your business’ products and services

• Access to training, education and skills development opportunities

• Direct input to strategies & legislation affecting your business

• A supportive, friendly network of like-minded businessmen and women

Members can search our directories for full listings of member organisations and individuals.

As a whole, the BME sector is one of the biggest and most dynamic in the whole of the South East. Some key statistics include:

• £16billion spending power in London alone

• 66,000 BME-owned businesses in London, employing 560,000 people

• Combined sales turnover of £90billion in 2004

• 93,000 self-employed individuals from BME communities

• 23% of the UK’s doctors

• 11% of UK University students

• Two-third’s of the UK’s independently-owned shops

• Over 10% of new business start-ups